The Bridge on the River Kwai Trivia: Cast, Release and Story Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to The Bridge on the River Kwai, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.
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Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists TCM. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
William Holden as Cmdr. Shears; Alec Guinness as Col. Nicholson; Jack Hawkins as Maj. Warden; Sessue Hayakawa as Col. Saito; James Donald as Maj. Clipton; Geoffrey Horne as Lt. Joyce; André Morell as Col. Green; Peter Williams as Capt. Reeves
About The Bridge on the River Kwai
The classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American intelligence officers conspire to blow up the structure, but Col. Nicholson, the commander who supervised the bridge's construction, has acquired a sense of pride in his creation and tries to foil their plans.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Bridge on the River Kwai?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists TCM. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Bridge on the River Kwai?
William Holden as Cmdr. Shears; Alec Guinness as Col. Nicholson; Jack Hawkins as Maj. Warden; Sessue Hayakawa as Col. Saito; James Donald as Maj. Clipton; Geoffrey Horne as Lt. Joyce; André Morell as Col. Green; Peter Williams as Capt. Reeves
Is this The Bridge on the River Kwai guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
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